Scam Alert. Unfortunately, many cars and trucks flooded in hurricanes and other deep water disasters wind up for sale by unscrupulous dealers to unsuspecting customers. Here’s how to avoid getting soaked by buying a vehicle that is – simply – dangerous to drive. Electronics, including computer chips, hate water. Modern vehicles are heavy on electronics,Read more

With deadly hurricanes in the headlines once again, it’s important to be ready for an emergency, in case you and your family must evacuate quickly. Whetheryou live in the path of a hurricane or not, pack an emergency Go Bag now so you are ready for stormy weather, fire, or even a personal family emergencyRead more

The stats are in, and here are the most popular ecoXplorer posts of 2017. You are a smart group of followers who want to avoid being ripped-off, since most of the top posts are our “scam alert” advisories. And an eclectic bunch, since other top posts ranged from how to help victims of the devastatingRead more

You’ve seen the photos and video reports from the Caribbean islands pummeled by Hurricane Irma, and it isn’t pretty. While some islands are re-opening for all-important tourism, which supports so many jobs and businesses, islands including St. Martin (shown above) and Barbuda are in dire straits. Tens of thousands of residents throughout the Caribbean haveRead more

When Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria ripped through the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and the Florida Keys, they left a trail of shattered buildings, boats and dreams. Millions of people have lost their homes, their jobs, or both, and farmers have lost their crops. Choose one of these charities to support with a donation to helpRead more

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